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View in browser       The Download       Monthly security news from Avast         Don't fall prey to a webcam scam       Webcam hacking takes invading your privacy to a whole new level. It's creepy, invasive, and unfortunately something that happens a lot more often than you'd think. Here's a handy guide on how you can prevent it from happening to you.     COVER ME               This month's stat       300,000       Pretty big, right? That's the number of users affected by the recent Nintendo privacy breach.           Protect yourself from ATM skimming       Yep, it's 2020, but ATM and gas pump card skimming is still a major problem. It's super common and largely difficult to routinely prevent. But, there are things you can do to avoid becoming a victim. Want to know more?     ENTER (PIN) HERE           Tech Tidbits: 3 tips for safer online shopping                 Stick to websites and brands that you know and trust. If something sounds too good to be true — it probably is.           Consider using a credit card instead of debit when you make purchases for more buyer protection and always check the return policy.           Passwords! Make 'em long and strong (kind of like a bowhead whale).The more variety you include, the harder they are to hack.       Need any help?       Just visit our Support Center       Avast Software s.r.o.    www.avast.com     Privacy Policy    Manage email preferences